16U Girls (B) - James

James

James has over 15 years of experience coaching high school, club & adult skills clinics for Volleyball BC & the City of Poco & Coquitlam’s Volleyball Programs. He head coached at Terry Fox for the Junior Girls Volleyball Team and led them to District Champions.

He head coached at Pinetree Secondary for both the Senior & Junior Boys Volleyball Teams. He currently head coaches the Pinetree Secondary Junior Boys Team & also serves as the Club Director for Cougar Volleyball.

James is also the founder of Poco Volleyball, a group whose mission is to build community & promote active living through the sport of volleyball for all ages. He has an immense passion for coaching and growing the sport . His favorite motto is “Never say I can’t, but always ask, “How can I ?”

Practices will be held at CIAC - Catalyst Initiative Athletic Club

20159-115A St., Mapleridge, BC

Practice times:

Mondays 7pm - 9pm

Wednesdays 7pm - 9pm

Club Fees for the season will be $1,550.00

This includes:

All team practices

Jerseys and other gear (Personal Ball)

3 Volleyball BC Tournaments

Provincials

This does not include:

Nationals

Any other tournaments the team and coaching staff would like to participate in

Fees associated with away tournaments

If returning athletes have gear they would like to bring back

They will receive a discount on club fees for the following amount:

Jersey: $47.50

Cougar Volleyball guarantees a safe and fair training environment where all coaches will treat athletes with respect. The expectation is that athletes treat each other, and all coaches, with respect as well.

Unless explicitly stated, play time will not be equal. Cougar Volleyball is a competitive club program and athletes will be awarded with more play time if they demonstrate competency in the following areas (in no particular order):

Athleticism

Ball Control

Positional Skill

Positive Attitude

Desire to Learn

Leadership

Attendance at Training

Commitment to the Team

Play time will not be decided by factors such as unsubstantiated favoritism or relationship with the coach.

If any athlete or parent has a complaint with their coach, please address it in the following manner:

1) WAIT at least 24-48 hours before any action.

2) Respectfully bring the issue forward with the coach, either in person or via email. Discuss and look to find a solution that works for both parties.

3) If conflict persists, send an email to rmcougarvolleyball@gmail.com with the nature of the concern and the administrative team at Cougars Volleyball will look to mediate the conflict.

Tryout fee is $30.00, this is non refundable. Please ensure you can make the time before you register for tryouts.

Tryouts are held at the Cougar Volleyball warehouse.

Tryouts are the following dates:

SundayDecember 1st

4:30pm - 6:30pm

Callback tryout:

Tuesday December 3rd @ 5pm - 6:30pm